REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON THE AVAILABILITY OF WAREHOUSE AND OFFICE SPACES OFFERED AS PART OF A POTENTIAL LEASE-PURCHASE PROJECT IN THE CITIES OF OTTAWA AND GATINEAU

The Government of Canada, through Public Works and Government Services Canada, is seeking information on the availability of warehouse and office spaces in the National Capital Region, specifically in Ottawa and Gatineau, for a potential lease-purchase initiative. The Request for Information, identified as DDR/RFI-2026-2, is focused on identifying properties that meet precise technical and infrastructural criteria, including a minimum of 22,672 square meters of usable storage area, ceiling heights of at least 12 meters in key zones, floor loading capacity of 2,000 kilograms per square meter, and exterior dock dimensions of 30 meters by 45 meters. Respondents must provide detailed site information through an Excel-based Annex A form, along with supporting documentation such as topographical maps, architectural plans, land registry records, building condition reports, municipal tax bills, and legal instruments regarding easements or encumbrances. All submissions must be emailed by the deadline of May 29, 2026, to the designated contracting authority, Jasmine Dacier-Morissette, with explicit reference to the file number. The properties under consideration must be located within the National Capital Region, and must comply with local zoning regulations, environmental standards, and accessibility requirements for heavy vehicles up to 22.2 meters in length. No pricing information, contractual terms, or financial obligations are requested at this stage, as this is purely an information-gathering exercise. The government will use the responses to evaluate potential sites for future acquisition or lease negotiations. Aniko Consultants Inc. and Samson & Associates CPA/Consulting Inc., in joint venture, are acting as fairness monitors for the process. No formal evaluation factors, award criteria, or contract clauses are defined at this stage, and there are no requirements for socioeconomic certifications, UEI/CAGE codes, or special security clearances tied to the response. The submission process is strictly documentation-based, with no physical delivery, packaging, or labeling standards applicable.